Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents in Louisiana

Pedestrian accidents in Louisiana often leave victims with serious injuries, particularly in busy, walkable areas like New Orleans. Louisiana's fault rules shape what happens next.

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2 years

'Prescriptive period' 2 years as of 2024-07-01 (was 1 year — a major recent change). Uses civil-law terminology.

How fault works

Pure comparative negligence (civil-law 'delictual' actions)

When a pedestrian is struck, Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule allows recovery even if the pedestrian is found partly at fault — for example, crossing outside a crosswalk — with damages reduced by that percentage. Because Louisiana is an at-fault state, the driver responsible for the collision is generally the one who pays. The deadline to bring the claim is Louisiana's two-year prescriptive period, effective July 1, 2024 and longer than the earlier one-year rule. Medical documentation and witness accounts gathered soon after the incident can strengthen a claim. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Louisiana attorney experienced with pedestrian cases.

What a connected attorney can do

Investigate what happened and identify who is responsible
Deal with the insurance companies so you don't have to
Track the 2 years filing deadline so you never miss it
Pursue the compensation you're actually owed

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Frequently asked questions

What if I was partly to blame for the pedestrian accident?

Under Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule, you can still recover even if you share part of the fault, with your award reduced by your percentage rather than barred. An independent attorney matched through FaultFreeClaims can evaluate how fault might be assessed in your case.

How long do I have to bring a pedestrian accident claim in Louisiana?

The prescriptive period is two years as of July 1, 2024, extended from the previous one year. Because it runs from the date you were injured, contacting a licensed attorney promptly is important.

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